Originally Posted by ozman
6 since I have stopped pressure and pursuit she is usually pretty chatty when I get home. (Before she would just say “fine” and wouldn’t talk to me when I asked about her day). I will ask how her day was and she will open the flood gates and tell me all the details. This conversation has gone on for a couple hours sometimes. (Once she sat beside me on porch and we were awful close. I make lots of eye contact which is new for me and she holds it a lot
This is good. The flood gates are good. Even if it is about you. Remember, it really isn't about you. It is her story about you. Listen to understand her feelings and validate.


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